Positive Psychology

John M. Zelenski is a Professor of Psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.  As a researcher and director of the Carleton University Happiness Laboratory, he studies individual differences in happiness, and how personality manifests itself ‘in the moment’ as emotional, behavioural, and cognitive processes. John’s recent work has focused on two areas: the causes and consequences of social behaviour (e.g., in relation to the personality trait of introversion-extraversion), and the links among nature, people’s sense of connection to nature (nature relatedness), happiness, and environmentally sustainable behaviour. John also teaches on a range of Personality, Social and Positive Psychology courses at Carleton.

• Part I Introduction1 Describing the Science of Positive PsychologyPart II Happiness and Positive States2 Positive Emotions3 HappinessPart III Personality Processes4 Personality5 The Self6 ThinkingPart IV Social, Psychological, and PhysicalEnvironments7 Social and Physical Environments8 Close RelationshipsPart V Towards Increasing Positivity9 Stability and Change10 Looking Forward

This accessible and research-informed text explores key themes such as personality, motivation, and emotion. With ‘test yourself’ questions and clear explanations, it is a valuable resource for students and educators alike.